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2.1 Matter, Energy, and Life
2.2 The Nature of Matter
    Structure of the Atom
    Elements May Vary in Neutrons but Not Protons
    Subatomic Particles and Electrical Charge
    The Position of Electrons

2.3 The Kinetic Molecular Theory and Molecules
    The Formation of Molecules

2.4 Molecules and Kinetic Energy
2.5 Physical Changes—Phases of Matter
2.6 Chemical Changes—Forming New Kinds of Matter
    Ionic Bonds and Ions
    Covalent Bonds

2.7 Water: The Essence of Life
    Mixtures and Solutions

2.8 Chemical Reactions
    Oxidation-Reduction Reactions
    Dehydration Synthesis Reactions
    Hydrolysis Reactions
    Phosphorylation Reactions
    Acid-Base Reactions

2.9 Acids, Bases, and Salts
HOW SCIENCE WORKS 2.1: The Periodic Table of the Elements
HOW SCIENCE WORKS 2.2: Greenhouse Gases and Their Relationship to Global Warming
OUTLOOKS 2.1: Water and Life—The Most Common Compound of Living Things
OUTLOOKS 2.2: Maintaining Your pH—How Buffers Work







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